Category Archives: Consumer
Things I Track
I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.
Things I Track
I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.
Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!
The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I
Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!
The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I
Goodbye, Store Rewards!
It’s the law of diminishing returns: I no longer shop enough to benefit from store rewards! As posted here, I used to earn rewards from Air Miles, Canadian Tire, Chapters, and Shoppers Drug Mart, to name a few. So far
Goodbye, Store Rewards!
It’s the law of diminishing returns: I no longer shop enough to benefit from store rewards! As posted here, I used to earn rewards from Air Miles, Canadian Tire, Chapters, and Shoppers Drug Mart, to name a few. So far
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
AKA, why I don’t hike, swim, boat,or camp in the summer! During the summer, “the good life” is constantly on display. This includes vacation time, reduced hours, travel, a summer cabin, swimming pool, jet ski, and more. I respect my
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
AKA, why I don’t hike, swim, boat,or camp in the summer! During the summer, “the good life” is constantly on display. This includes vacation time, reduced hours, travel, a summer cabin, swimming pool, jet ski, and more. I respect my
My “What’s In Your Bag?” Post
I love my bag – I only have two: this one and a tiny one which is used for short evening outings. However, I have two backpacks in different sizes. I use one or the other to tote around library
My “What’s In Your Bag?” Post
I love my bag – I only have two: this one and a tiny one which is used for short evening outings. However, I have two backpacks in different sizes. I use one or the other to tote around library
Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on
Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
Everyday Earth Day To-Do List
Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes
Everyday Earth Day To-Do List
Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes
An Exacting Life 